Brackish water worm [Myrianida brachycephala]
Description
The Brackish water worm or Myrianida brachycephala is a marine annelid that is often found in brackish waters. It has a short and broad head, with a body that is covered with small, round scales. This species is notable for its unique reproductive behavior, where a portion of the body breaks off to form a new individual.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
|
| Order |
Aciculata
Aciculata
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| Family |
Syllids
Syllidae
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| Genus |
Myrianida
Myrianida
|